36 Common, Uncommon, SuperCool, and Borderline Genius Uses for Your Headlamp

1. You need bright, hands-free lighting to properly see all of those tricky little corners while you paint the house.

2. Wherever you’re hiking, be on the lookout for a safe footpath and be aware of low hanging branches and other potential hazards.

3. The bright single light or strobe setting are both ideal for runners who like to be visible while they get their exercise on.

4. The Northbound Train headlight letsyou keep your attention on the job at hand without juggling a flashlight while working in the garage orworkshop. It’s useful for finding small items while shedding helpful light on the project of the day.

5. Use the red light setting to read in bed without turning on a bright, overhead lamp and shining excessive light all over the room.

6. The headlamp provides plenty of light for everything you do at your child’s bedtime—searching for pajamas, finding the right stuffed animal and reading under or above the covers. What could be more fun? Hands-free lighting helps kids focus on the task at hand.

7. A compact, reliable, bright light that fits easily into an emergency kit for those times when the unexpected happens. No more fussing with candles, cumbersome flashlights, or a broken down car.

8. Astronomy enthusiasts can see more meteors, constellations, stars, and planets without being disturbed by a bright light. This hands-free device and the red light lets you easily make necessary telescope adjustments or consult the guidebook while maintaining your night vision and without causing more light pollution.

9. Light up the trail or woods for creatures and potential hazards when you walk your pup in the early morning or evening. The headlamp will help to locate the inevitable “poop pick-up” site when needed.

10. See what you’re doing: an important rule for camping! The headlamp helps with setting up the tent at night, gathering firewood, campfire cooking, tick removal, reading before bed, nighttime bathroom trips, and more.

11. Plumbing jobs generally require a number of tools, supplies and concentration, so keep your hands free to work and reduce the glare off of shiny objects with our headlamp’s many awesome settings.

12. Dawn and dusk are known to be the best times for catching fish. Light is needed for tying lures and baiting hooks, as well as for locating the boat keys and other essential gear.

13. Assess and complete your small engine maintenance or repair with confidence. Shine bright light right where you are looking while keeping your hands free for tools.

14. Threading a needle is hard enough without taking poor lighting into consideration. Arts and crafts require good visibility for small detail work.

15. Get your food grilled to perfection, because seeing what you are doing helps! Great visibility and hands-free design are the griller’s best friend. Late night get-together anyone?

16. Be the captain, bartender, fisherman, and cook with more fun and ease. An essential tool for boating that won’t take up space.

17. Fantastic hands-free way to light up the road or trail while biking. Helps keep you safe by making you more visible to motorists and by keeping you aware of what lies ahead.

18. Proper lighting can help those who suffer from poor vision or cataracts. Hands-free design allows full use of hands and focuses light wherever you look.

19. Know where you go when nature calls; it’s as simple as that. Hands-free design eliminates fear of irretrievable drops into undesirable places and lets you have the freedom to take care of business.

20. Electrical work can be dangerous if you aren’t able to focus your mind and hands directly on the job before you.

21. Can’t seem to locate the candles when the power goes out? Sick of fumbling with bulky flashlights to find your way? Go hands-free.

22. Bring your favorite characters to life on the bedroom wall after story time with a family puppet show to really get the kids excited and aid in their reading comprehension.

23. Children and adults alike will adore the chance to camp indoors. See each other clearly (in proper camping fashion) while you tell campfire stories and eat s’mores from the microwave.

24. Whether you prefer one board or two on the mountain, you’ll need the ability to light the way in dark or harsh conditions without tying up your hands while you ski or snowboard.

25. No need to get fancy lighting; just hit play and turn on the strobe light for an impromptu dance party that the kids will adore.

26. Tend to your garden whenever you’d like to without worrying about the time of day. See clearly while you keep your hands free to get dirty.

27. Cheer on your team or get active on the field. You can be comfortable (and well lit) whether you play a sport at night or enjoy the action from the sidelines.

28. Children can play safely after dusk in your backyard or other dark areas, illuminating the way for themselves as they continue to run wild well into the night.

29. Young children love to play with items that are typically reserved for adults. Let them explore their own imaginations and shine some light on creative ways to stay active on rainy days at home.

30. Overhead lighting isn’t always enough to really see all the dirt and grime when you are trying to clean your home. Focused, hands-free lighting to the rescue!

31. The adjustable strap makes this product easy to use for a comfortable and efficient dog collar as well as a headlamp.

32. A hands-free solution for mountain climbing in all sorts of light conditions to help athletes stay safe and aware.

33. Instead of paying a bunch of money for a fun group outing, create your own games at home. Headlamps are excellent for all sorts of fun after dark. Start your own game of laser tag or create a new game based on the use of light.

34. Keep focused and hands-free while you go out for target practice with more appropriate lighting.

35. A creative solution to outdoor lighting or lighting up the tent—wrap your headlamp around a milk jug filled with water for a soft, glowing light.

36. Kids especially will love the extra light which can help them discover dark places in the woods, underneath rocks, or wherever they choose to explore—not to mention the freedom to use their hands to really dig in.

Here are 36 exceptional uses for the Northbound Train headlamp, but the possibilities are endless! You may have a use or two (or five or ten) that you really enjoy, but don’t let us limit you. Get out in the world and see if you can find uncommon, super cool, and borderline genius use #37!

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